Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-12 near Dillingham, AK — 2009-08-23

Final reportANC09CA087
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Date
2009-08-23
Location
Dillingham, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-12
Registration
N92770
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable soft, wet terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on landing.

NTSB narrative

The private pilot reported he was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane at an off-airport, tundra-covered site, at the conclusion of a Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that during the landing roll the main wheels sunk into the soft, wet terrain, and the airplane nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing lift strut. He reported that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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